Education
Qualifications
About this topic
Qualifications records the highest non-school qualification completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes post-school educational attainment such as certificates, diplomas, and university degrees.
This topic is a key indicator of skill level and socio-economic opportunity within an area. It is most useful when read with employment status, occupation, and income, which show how qualifications relate to labour market outcomes.
Interpretation notes
- This topic uses highest completed non-school qualification, so incomplete study and current enrolment do not count as attained qualifications.
- It applies to people aged 15 years and over and should be read with schooling for the full education profile.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, no qualification was the most common qualification level among residents aged 15 and over in Marangaroo, accounting for 48.5% (4,162 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in no qualification, which increased by 4,156 people, while its share fell by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest qualification achieved
Marangaroo - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence)
This table summarises qualifications for Marangaroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Highest qualification achieved snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marangaroo, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
2021 count
1,160
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
1,160
13.5%
+13.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
2021 count
659
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
659
7.7%
-17.3pp
Vocational
2021 count
1,812
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+21.1pp
1,812
21.1%
+21.1pp
No Qualification
2021 count
4,162
% of total
48.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
4,162
48.5%
-1.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
781
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
781
9.1%
-15.9pp
Chart view
Highest qualification achieved change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Bachelor Or Higher Degree
+1,160
+13.5pp
Advanced Diploma Or Diploma
+656
-17.3pp
Vocational
+1,812
+21.1pp
No Qualification
+4,156
-1.5pp
Not Stated
+778
-15.9pp
Data table
Qualifications for Marangaroo. Highest qualification achieved. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Bachelor Or Higher Degree | 1,160 | 13.5% | 17.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.7% | +1,160 | +13.5pp |
| Advanced Diploma Or Diploma | 659 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 3 | 25.0% | 9.6% | +656 | -17.3pp |
| Vocational | 1,812 | 21.1% | 24.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 23.7% | +1,812 | +21.1pp |
| No Qualification | 4,162 | 48.5% | 40.3% | 6 | 50.0% | 42.5% | +4,156 | -1.5pp |
| Not Stated | 781 | 9.1% | 7.5% | 3 | 25.0% | 9.5% | +778 | -15.9pp |
| Total | 8,574 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,562 | 0.0pp |